BLACKPINK’s Lisa is revealing a vulnerable part of her journey, as her solo documentary delves into the impact of her time as a trainee on her confidence as a singer.
Lisa’s documentary, Always Lalisa, made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Although the full release will be available to the public in October, feedback from attendees of the premiere has already sparked lively discussions online.
Viewers who saw the documentary shared that Lisa confessed to struggling with confidence in her singing abilities for years after a challenging incident during her trainee days at YG Entertainment.
One of the stories shared was about a dance practice video in which Lisa unexpectedly sang instead of rapped. Allegedly, YG Entertainment requested her to redo the entire video due to this change, leading to her doubts about her vocal abilities and hindering her from further exploring singing.
Lisa expressed that she was not prepared to confront that part of her artistic self until BLACKPINK went on a break from group activities. This pause allowed her the chance to reevaluate her relationship with singing and embrace a talent she had previously neglected.
Another incident mentioned in the documentary involved a cover of a Bruno Mars song that Lisa performed for a trainee evaluation. Despite her vocal coach’s praise, a mentor from YG Entertainment supposedly advised her to focus on rapping instead of singing after listening to her recording.
These setbacks made Lisa question her singing abilities even more, leading her to set aside her passion for singing. Despite pursuing solo activities, the influence of these experiences lingered and continued to impact her.
The revelations have stirred strong reactions from fans on social media, with many criticizing YG Entertainment for potentially limiting Lisa’s artistic expression to just rapping and not encouraging her full range of talents.
Fans have taken this opportunity to reflect on Lisa’s solo journey and admire how she eventually regained the confidence to explore different aspects of her artistry.
Sources: Koreaboo